Yes it's true that there are better alternatives to electrolytics in reliability, space, and specs today- in fact, the latest DAP Walkmans proudly...
http://uk.farnell.com/panasonic-electronic-components/eeeha0j221wp/cap-alu-elec-220uf-6-3v-smd/dp/1973281...
??? Just buy the recommended electrolytics if you want the Walkman to sound the way it was designed! No need to chat with the store, just add the...
That's not the right one- D5 is what you want to clean pots/switches, and if you have the expense, Faderlube F5 tube for pots.
Great find! Red Walkmans are the best!
The leakage is very bad, as expected. You will need to clean all the acid off the board. 1. Remove all old capacitors, use the hold base and...
Is the tape still running at the right speed? Never use any power adapter on the D6C except the original that came with it. Or better still,...
I have some of those threads saved, and some of the rest can be found on the link to Old Stereo2go. Is there anything in particular you are...
One tip for soldering new SMD caps back on: If you are lacking space on the tiny board for your iron or just want to make it easier, carefully...
No need to contact the retailers! Just add caps to your cart, when you search with the part numbers, choose Cut Reel or any other non bulk option...
List has been updated with new smaller and higher quality Through Hole caps for 220uf and 100uf, the most common sizes. Also added an option for...
Plop's old cap list suggests Tantalums, or Polymers. Do not buy those UNLESS modern electrolytics do not fit! They usually do. They will affect...
For Aiwas with leaking SMD caps I usually hold the base of the cap with very thin pliers (I use straight mosquito forceps) and then twist the...
J505 is a different mechanism.
Look up this list for a start: http://www.stereo2go.com/forums/threads/list-of-common-walkman-capacitors-2017.1246/ Compare Newark, Farnell,...
I don't have a P505 service manual, but I have some experience with Aiwas with this mechanism. It's a weird but reliable "half-logic" mechanism...
Alcohol won't fix this. Try Deoxit D5 (from a syringe) or Deoxit Faderlube (tube). It will change the feel of the pot but it is usually a 100% fix...
I believe it is chemical erosion! Look up my thread "CDITs destroyed my heads" on tapeheads. It's the only case I've ever seen.
I think I see a tiny amount of pitting on your DD head, and if any of those tiny pits are on the head gap you might get a loss in high frequencies...
Could you get a better picture of the head? Something looks off about the surface from that photo.
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